Postdoctoral Research Associate - Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID)

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for NC

Community Service Leave

Aetna - State Health Benefits of North

NCFlex - Vision, Dental, FSA, Life

12 paid holidays

TSERS retirement system

401k/403b/457b plans

EAP

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance DoW Accelerate-DAQ Q-BID within the Quantum Computing Cluster. Work spans quantum materials, nanoscale devices, advanced sensing, and secure readout using nanofabrication, electrical/materials characterization, simulation, and AI/ML.

Responsibilities include publishing, reports, proposals, mentoring student researchers, and collaboration across Accelerate-DAQ teams to enable reproducible datasets

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in a closely related discipline as listed in the minimum requirements.
• Scholarly publications, independent research ability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong communication skills in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate materials, devices, models, test structures, or sensing prototypes.
• Collaborate across Accelerate-DAQ clusters and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
• Mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate Research Champions; contribute to reports/proposals.

Skills

Quantum materials/devices

Nanoscale fabrication

Advanced/quantum sensing

AI/ML for materials

Data analytics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Nanoengineering

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Ph.D. in Physics

Ph.D. in Quantum Information Science

Ph.D. in Applied Science

Tools

Simulation software

Data analytics tools

AI/ML frameworks

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support DoW Accelerate-DAQ Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) research within the Quantum Computing Cluster (QCC). Research will span quantum-relevant materials and nanoscale devices; advanced/quantum sensing; secure electronic and sensing readout; hybrid quantum-classical approaches; and fault-aware hardware for edge applications. The associate will develop and evaluate materials, devices, models, test structures, or sensing prototypes using nanofabrication, electrical and materials characterization, simulation, AI/ML, and data analytics as appropriate. The associate will collaborate across Accelerate-DAQ research clusters; publish in peer-reviewed venues; contribute to technical reports, intellectual property, and federal proposals; mentor Ph.D. and undergraduate Research Champions; and participate in workshops and research-capacity development. Expected outputs include publications, validated proof-of-concept demonstrations, competitive proposals, reproducible research datasets, and trained student researchers.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A&T State University is a public land-grant research university. The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) brings together interdisciplinary education, research, and shared infrastructure for nanoscale materials, fabrication, characterization, and device development. Within JSNN, Nanoengineering supports research on quantum-relevant materials, electronic and sensing devices, semiconductor/nanofabrication technologies, and integrated nanosystems. The position contributes to the university-wide DoW Accelerate-DAQ initiative and its Quantum Computing Cluster (QCC), linking quantum materials and sensing to secure electronic/readout systems, AI-enabled analysis, and defense-relevant applications. The research associate will collaborate with JSNN faculty, students, shared research facilities, and complementary Accelerate-DAQ research teams.

Minimum Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Nanoengineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Quantum Information Science, Applied Science, or a closely related discipline. U.S. citizenship at the time of appointment is required under the stated Accelerate-DAQ program eligibility requirements. Demonstrated research expertise in at least one of: quantum materials/devices; semiconductor or nanoscale fabrication and characterization; advanced/quantum sensing; hybrid quantum-classical systems; RF/electromagnetic sensing or electronics; embedded/edge computing; hardware reliability; or AI/ML for materials, devices, sensing, or quantum systems. Evidence of scholarly publications, independent research ability, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective oral/written communication. All degrees must be awarded by accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred experience includes 2D or wide-bandgap materials; superconducting or other quantum-relevant materials/devices; nanofabrication and device integration; electrical, low-noise, or cryogenic characterization; spectroscopy and microscopy; sensing or secure readout electronics; embedded/FPGA systems; simulation, digital twins, and AI-guided materials/device optimization. Experience integrating hardware and data analytics, preparing federal proposals (DoW, DOE, NSF or similar), publishing peer-reviewed research, and mentoring student researchers is desirable.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID)

Position Number: 007867

Recruitment Salary Range: $65,783 - $70,000

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 08/30/2031

Organizational Division: Nanoengineering

Organizational Location: JSNN

Organizational Unit: JSNN Clean Room

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3256

Open Date: 10/29/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available: 12/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affid

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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